Scepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer.

George Santayana

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Topic

Doubt and skepticism

Author

George Santayana

Source

Scepticism and Animal Faith

Language

English

Time

1923 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Santayana, George. Scepticism and Animal Faith. Charles Scribner's Sons/Constable And Company, 1923, ch. 9.

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The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer.

D.H. Lawrence

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Author

D.H. Lawrence
Source
Studies in Classic American Literature
Language
English
Time
1923 1920s 20th century
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Citation

Lawrence, D.H. Studies in Classic American Literature. Thomas Seltzer, 1923, ch. 5.